The soft palate reflexively opens the nasopharynx to allow the passage of food, which is now called a bolus.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Question 2) Which of the following is (are) not important as a stimulus in the gastric phase of gastric secretion?
A) distention
B) peptides
C) low acidity
D) carbohydrates
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Question 3) Fats significantly delay the emptying of the stomach through hormonal and neuronal signals.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Question 4) The lamina propria is composed of ________.
A) dense irregular connective tissue
B) dense regular connective tissue
C) reticular connective tissue
D) loose connective tissue
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Question 5) Mumps is an inflammation of the parotid glands caused by myxovirus.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Question 6) The dental formula for an adult is 2-1-2-3. What does the 1 stand for?
A) premolar tooth
B) canine tooth
C) molar tooth
D) incisor tooth
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Question 7) Severe diarrhea can diminish potassium ion absorption.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Question 8) Most nutrients are absorbed through the mucosa of the intestinal villi by active transport.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Question 9) Digestion and absorption of which of the following would be affected the most if the liver were severely damaged?
A) starches
B) proteins
C) lipids
D) carbohydrates
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Question 10) The ________ contains lobules with sinusoids (lined with macrophages) that lead to a central venous structure.
A) stomach
B) spleen
C) liver
D) pancreas